Electroconvulsive therapy for depression: 80 years of progress.
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Authors
Kirov, George
Jauhar, Sameer
Sienaert, Pascal
Kellner, Charles H
McLoughlin, Declan M
Issue Date
2021-Nov
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Language
en
Keywords
depression , electroconvulsive therapy , evidence-based medicine , meta-analysis , treatment resistance
Alternative Title
Abstract
Electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective treatment for severe, psychotic or treatment-resistant depression. However, its effectiveness continues to be questioned, both in mainstream media and narratives within the scientific literature. In this analysis, we use an evidence-based approach to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of modern electroconvulsive therapy.
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Citation
Kirov, G., Jauhar, S., Sienaert, P., Kellner, C. H., & McLoughlin, D. M. (2021). Electroconvulsive therapy for depression: 80 years of progress. The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 219(5), 594–597. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2021.37
Publisher
License
Journal
The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
Volume
219
Issue
5
PubMed ID
ISSN
1472-1465